Gain a comprehensive introduction to the GDPR and a practical understanding of the implications and legal requirements for organisations in this one-day GDPR Foundation training course held in various EU locations.

The EU GDPR Foundation training course outline

The EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) provides a single, harmonised data privacy law for the EU. It aims to prevent the loss of personal data by improving data security for all individuals living in EU member states. The GDPR came into force on 25 May 2018, and organisations that fail to comply face fines of up to 4% of annual turnover or €20 million – whichever is greater.

The one-day Certified EU General Data Protection Regulation Foundation (GDPR) Training Course provides a comprehensive introduction to the EU GDPR, and a practical understanding of the implications and legal requirements for organisations of any size. The course is a stepping stone to the Certified EU GDPR Practitioner course.

The benefits of the EU GDPR Foundation training course

Delivered by an experienced data protection practitioner, this training session is built on the foundations of our extensive practical experience gained advising on compliance with data privacy laws and related information security standards, such as ISO 27001.

The course will give you a clear understanding of the main elements of the GDPR, with the ability to gain a deeper understanding by asking the trainer questions during the training.

The EU GDPR Foundation training pass rate

The average pass rate for this course is 78%.

Who should attend this course?

Business directors or managers who want to understand how the requirements of the GDPR will affect their organisation.

Managers involved in or responsible for GDPR compliance, such as:

Privacy managers;

Data protection managers;

Information security managers;

IT managers;

Project managers;

Corporate governance managers;

Risk and compliance managers;

General or privacy counsels; and

Finance, HR or marketing managers.

Individuals with a basic knowledge of data protection regulation and practices, and looking to develop their career with a professional qualification.

Why choose IT Governance for your training needs?

Experienced, knowledgeable trainers with in-house experience will be able to answer questions with real life examples.

IT Governance introduced the world’s first certified GDPR Foundation and Practitioner training course and the only one that’s ISO 17024- certificated.

We are Europe’s premier GDPR training provider.

We offer more GDPR training dates and locations that anyone else.

We have trained more than 7,900 professionals on the GDPR.

"Can't speak highly enough of our trainer, she was awesome! I have been on courses recently which have been so robotic that it was refreshing to have a trainer that was both approachable and engaging."

- Neil, Traded Services Officer

"Having recently completed both the GDPR Foundation and Practitioner course with IT Governance, I cannot recommend them enough. The training delivered by Sharon was fast paced, fun, interesting and extremely informative, an excellent preparation for the exams. The instructors expertise was apparent from the first instance and provided for thought provoking discussion among our group, ensuring that we both knew and understood the complexities of the subject. If you hold data which could be subject to GDPR, these courses will provide you and your colleagues with the tools and knowledge to understand the legal requirements in place to protect the rights of your data subjects and your organisation. Excellent investment! "

- Claire, Registration Officer, PHECC

Course details

What does the EU GDPR Foundation training course cover?

The course will cover:

Bands of penalties and range of awards for breaches

Lawfulness of processing and consent

The six data protection principles

Special categories of personal data

The rights of data subjects, including data access requests

Controllers and processors

Data protection by design

Securing personal data

Reporting data breaches

How to perform a data protection impact assessment (DPIA)

The role of the data protection officer (DPO)

Transferring personal data outside the EU

Certification against GDPR

The powers of supervisory authorities

Lead supervisory authorities

The role of the European Data Protection Board (EDPB)

What’s included in this course?

Course materials, lunch and the exam are all included in this course.

What equipment should I bring?

You will be sent the course materials in advance of the course, so please bring them with you, as well as a pop-up enabled laptop or tablet on which to sit the exam.

Course duration and times

1 Day: 09.30 – 17.00

CPD/CPE points

This course is equivalent to 7 CPD/CPE points.

How much does the EU GDPR Foundation training course cost

The course costs €570 ex VAT.

Exams and qualifications

EU GDPR Foundation exam

Delegates take the EU GDPR F examination at the end of the course – a 60-minute, multiple-choice, ISO 17024-certificated exam set by IBITGQ. There is no extra charge for this exam.

What qualifications will I receive?

The course supports professional development, and delegates who pass the included exam are awarded the ISO 17024-certificated EU GDPR Foundation (EU GDPR F) qualification by IBITGQ. It is also certificated by the Institute of Information Security Professionals (IISP) and satisfies the IISP Skills Framework requirements at Level 1: A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, B2 and C3.

How will I receive my exam results and certificates?

Provisional exam results will be given immediately after completing the exam, confirmed results will be issued within 10 working days with your certificate to your email address.

Can exams be retaken?

Yes, if you are unsuccessful on the first attempt you can retake the exam for an additional fee. You can email us to schedule the retest for the exam.